Author: Ashley

6 Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day

6 Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Below I have rounded up six delicious chocolate recipes to celebrate your and your loved ones today. If the commercialization of Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing, that’s ok – I’m a bit of a Valentine’s Grinch myself – but who doesn’t love 

Chocolate Pecan Toffee Bars

Chocolate Pecan Toffee Bars

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and what better way to celebrate than with chocolate?

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

This recipe has been on my ‘to be posted’ list for years. The reason that I’m only sharing it now is that I procrastinated shooting the accompanying photos until now… The recipe itself has been in my draft posts since last summer and in my recipe journal since winter 2022. Continue reading Crispy Garlic Potatoes

Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup

Happy Saturday! It’s finally starting to feel like winter around here after weeks of unseasonably mild weather. With the temperatures dropping deep into the negatives, I’m inclined to lean towards more warming and hardy foods. Enter Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup!

2024 New Years Sustainable Swap

2024 New Years Sustainable Swap

Happy 2024! It’s crazy to think that 2023 has already come an gone. I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season. As we settle into the new year, I am happy to share my 2024 New Years Sustainable Swap!

What I’m Reading in 2024

What I’m Reading in 2024

Three years ago I started the practice of sitting down late in the year and drafting a reading list for the upcoming new year. I grew up as a big reader, but that habit faded when I started university. I was simply too busy to consistently read for enjoyment and found myself finishing only one or two novels throughout the entire school year.

When the pandemic began in 2020, this habit changed. Over summer 2020 I read 13 books. When I went back to school in the fall I took this habit with me. I started setting aside a bit of time each night before bed to read. It didn’t matter if I only read a few pages or paragraphs, the point was to read a bit each day. Continue reading What I’m Reading in 2024

A Friendsgiving Road Trip in Newfoundland

A Friendsgiving Road Trip in Newfoundland

This was my second Thanksgiving weekend spent away from home with friends. If you have been following along with my adventures for a while then you may recall that I spent Thanksgiving weekend on Vancouver Island with my friend Ali back in 2021. We were 

Immunity Boosting Ginger + Turmeric Honey

Immunity Boosting Ginger + Turmeric Honey

For as long as I can remember hot lemon and honey has been a go-to in my family for soothing a sore throat. For those who are unfamiliar, hot lemon and honey is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: hot water with fresh lemon 

How to Spend Three Days in New York City

How to Spend Three Days in New York City

I’m lucky enough to have been to New York City on a couple of different occasions prior to this trip. My first experience with the city was when I turned 13 years old. At the time, we had extended family living in the city. For my 13th birthday, my mom and I spent a long weekend in New York and stayed with our relatives. My second experience with the city was three years later when I travelled to New York with my high school orchestra. These were two very different trips that allowed me to see different parts of the city and experience it in two different ways: with family and then with friends and peers. Continue reading How to Spend Three Days in New York City

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Although I love summer, the transition towards more autumnal temperatures and the first colours of fall have been refreshing. Fall is a season of many things: pumpkin spices lattes, apple desserts, and the official start of soup season – my favourite!